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Corn May '23 (ZCK23)
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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Monday Gains in Corn Market

The corn market continued its rally,  with 5 1/4 to 9 1/2 cent gains on Monday. December futures led the way with a 1.7% gain and a close just 1/4 cent off the high for the day. 

USDA reported a private export sale this morning for 112,800 MT of old crop corn to unknown destinations. 

Weekly Export Inspections data showed 666,325 MT of corn was exported during the week that ended 3/23. That was down from 1.19 MMT last week and was only 41% of the same week last year. Mexico was the top destination for the week. USDA had the season’s total shipment at 18.194 MMT, compared to 29.045 MMT last year. 

Texas state crop progress data showed 52% of 23/24 corn was planted as of 3/26. That was up from 40% last week and is 7% points ahead of average. 

Survey estimates ahead of USDA’s Grain Stocks report average for a 7.473 bbu corn supply. Trader estimates range from 7.24 bbu to 7.83 bbu, and compare to the 7.758 billion last season. The Q2 implied use would be 3.335 bi... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Corn
Contract Size
5,000 bushels
Tick Size
1/4 cent per bushel ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
7:00p.m. - 7:45a.m. and 8:30a.m. - 1:20p.m. (Settles 1:15p.m.) (Sun-Fri) CST
Exchange
CBOT
Point Value
$50
Margin/Maintenance
$2,200/2,000
First Notice Date
04/28/23 (31 days)
Expiration Date
05/12/23 (45 days)

Seasonal Chart

Corn May '23
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 21, 2023

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Commercials - Long / Short
667,983 (-5,231)
664,190 (+10,659)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
327,137 (+10,937)
267,661 (-4,762)
Producers - Long / Short
417,278 (-5,483)
630,088 (+7,684)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
233,320 (-1,209)
16,717 (+1,514)
Managed Money - Long / Short
181,845 (+9,589)
227,741 (-4,419)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
145,292 (+1,348)
39,920 (-343)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
606-6 +6.76%
on 03/10/23
648-6 -0.15%
on 03/27/23
+17-4 (+2.78%)
since 02/28/23
3-Month
606-6 +6.76%
on 03/10/23
686-0 -5.58%
on 01/18/23
-33-6 (-4.95%)
since 12/28/22
52-Week
573-6 +12.90%
on 07/22/22
766-4 -15.49%
on 05/17/22
-20-0 (-3.00%)
since 03/28/22

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Monday Gains in Corn Market

The corn market continued its rally, with 5 1/4 to 9 1/2 cent gains on Monday. December futures led the way with a 1.7% gain and a close just 1/4 cent off the high for the day. USDA reported a private...

ZCK23 : 647-6 (unch)
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Title: 2023 corn acreage estimate and HRW/CHI wheat spread at record highs

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Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Soft Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 664-1
2nd Resistance Point 656-3
1st Resistance Point 652-3
Last Price 648-0
1st Support Level 640-5
2nd Support Level 632-7
3rd Support Level 628-7

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52-Week High 766-4
Fibonacci 61.8% 692-7
Fibonacci 50% 670-1
Last Price 648-0
Fibonacci 38.2% 647-3
52-Week Low 573-6

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